UPDATED: 2010 Independence Day Bombing: Charles Okah sentenced to life imprisonment
Four militant leaders have now been convicted for their roles in the 2010 bombings in Warri and Abuja.
Four militant leaders have now been convicted for their roles in the 2010 bombings in Warri and Abuja.
The explosion occurred at the Eagle Square, Abuja and resulted in the death of over a dozen people.
Mr. Okah and a co-defendant are facing trial over the attack.
The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court cleared Mr. Okah of treasonable felony charges.
The judge however dismissed a no-case submission filed by Mr. Okah and other defendants.
At least 12 people were killed in the bombing on October 1, 2010.
Two inmates escaped from the prison at about on Friday.
The judge said the allegation of torture was not only insignificant but self-serving.
Messrs Okah and Nwabweze have been held since December 2010.
The Independence Day bombing suspect demands N350 million damages.
Tarila Okah speaks about her father, her uncle and the Independence Day bombing.
Mr. Okah's lawyer accuses prison officials of maltreating his client.
A prison spokesperson has not confirmed or denied the allegation.
The Judge adjourned the suit till October 27 for continuation of trial.
Prisons sources claimed warders were sighted removing Mr. Okah’s body Wednesday.
The SSS did not give any reason for its action.
Mr. Okah attempted to jump out of a five storey building.
Mr. Okah says he had no hand in the October 1, 2010 bombing.
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